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One of two private paintings making their public debut in an exhibition of Marc Chagall’s works at the Marie Selby Botani- cal Gardens, in Sarasota, — "In Couple aux Muguets" — a man and woman standing behind a light-filled window affectionately embrace – a theme common in Chagall’s work – behind two vases holding abundant bouquets of white lilies-of-the-valley. Above Chagall’s signature, the piece is inscribed to his daughter Ida: “Pour Ida, Papa.” Each installation of the series will blend nature and botanical-inspired master artworks. Marc Chagall, Flowers, and the French Riviera: The Color of Dreams is presented by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. See story on page 21.

fredi Bleeker Franks, vice president of develop- ment and special projects for Women of Reform Judaism, presents to Sally Blau, president of Rodef Sholom’s Sisterhood, its WRJ charter. Although at least one Rodef Sholom Sisterhood member was among the 156 delegates represent- Deborah Josefson ing 52 congregational women’s groups which met Malagasy women getting ready in Cincinnati, OH, on January 21, 1913, to organize to immerse in the river before the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, converting to Judaism, near Rodef’s Sisterhood finally received its charter. Antananarivo, Madagascar. Ms. Blau is a member of the national WRJ board See story on page 17. of directors. See more on page 7.

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THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. Commentary Boston’s JCRC speaks for many Jews A ‘Trump effect for Europe’s far right? By Jeremy Burton, executive director, and Adam Suttin, president By Cnaan Liphshiz be a new record for her National Front Jewish Community Relations Council (Boston) party, it is difficult to tie such a result to JTA) — European far-right politi- Trump’s victory. We join with millions of Americans, may have strained it must not break our cians were quick to hold up Donald Indeed, there is reason to believe President Obama, and Secretary Clin- bonds of affection. The mystic chords Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential that Le Pen’s solidarity with Trump is a ton in congratulating President-Elect of memory, stretching from every bat- election as a harbinger of their own im- double-edged sword. In an Odoxa poll Donald Trump upon his election yester- tlefield and patriot grave to every liv- pending triumphs. conducted among 1,004 French adults day. ing heart and hearthstone all over this Marine Le Pen, head of France’s a day after Trump was elected, 76 per- As Civil Rights activist and Con- broad land, will yet swell the chorus far-right party, said that what Europe- cent of respondents said they lamented gressman John Lewis has stated, “The of the Union, when again touched, as ans call “the Trump effect” — that is, his election. Even among National Front right to vote is precious, almost sacred” surely they will be, by the better angels right-wing nationalism fueled by anger voters, the poll found only 54 percent and confidence in the electoral process of our nature.” toward political elites and mistrust of supported him. is a bedrock principle for our constitu- The organized Jewish community of immigration — heralds the upset she is In the Netherlands and Austria, tional democracy. Boston echoes those words and affirms seeking in her own country’s presiden- Trump’s election also revealed no dis- As our nation prepares for the peace- our commitment to stand together with tial elections in May. She called Trump’s cernible shift in polls. Wilders’ party, ful transition of executive power, we those who feel vulnerable and fright- election “good news” for France. which is running neck and neck with hope that our new President will lead ened, ignored and oppressed, powerless Geert Wilders, a far-right Dutch the center-right ruling party, dropped with wisdom and a commitment to the and speechless. It is essential that we politician whose party is leading polls by one point after Trump’s victory in welfare of all who live in our great na- recognize our common humanity and ahead of March’s general elections, one poll (I&O Research), remained un- tion. We affirm our commitment to resist the urge to turn away from each called Trump’s victory a “revolution” changed in another (Politieke Barome- working with the elected and appointed other so that we can move forward to- that will come to the Netherlands. ter) and rose by one point in a third poll officials of our government to advance gether. And Norbert Hofer, the far-right (Maurice de Hond.) and protect the values we cherish and Since its founding, the United States candidate many believe will win Aus- As for Hofer, Wilders’ counterpart that define our nation. has aspired to be a force for stability and tria’s Dec. 4 presidential election, cited in Austria, he rose by one point in polls Now we are called to begin the dif- good throughout the world, even while Trump’s victory in predicting his own. since Trump’s election, remaining with- ficult work of healing the wounds that struggling against contradictory forces But nearly two weeks after Trump’s in the margin of error in a race pollsters threaten to pull our nation asunder, within our own borders. It is imperative success, little evidence suggests that have said is too close to call. and to remain vigilant in promoting that we continue to be a beacon of hope these statements are more than pos- The polls further show no correlation our nation’s commitment to civil liber- for people around the globe; for those turing by career politicians eager to re- between the popularity of far-right par- ties, equality under the law, and social seeking a better life for their families or brand themselves as change-makers de- ties like National Front and the “Brexit” justice, the mighty pillars on which our to be a welcoming sanctuary from op- spite the fact that they are viewed, even referendum of last June, when British nation stands. pression and bigotry. These values have by many of their supporters, as obsolete voters supported leaving the European We are reminded of the words of allowed the Jewish community to live or deeply compromised. Union. President Abraham Lincoln in his first and thrive in the United States, to make In Le Pen’s case, polls conducted be- Undoubtedly, there are some simi- inaugural address: a home, to raise families, and to dream fore and after Trump’s victory project larities between the message of Europe’s that she will receive about 25 percent of “We are not enemies, but friends. We (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 20) must not be enemies. Though passion the vote. And while this would certainly Rabbi under the chuppah boost Jewish engagement in intermarried homes By Leonard Saxe and Fern Chertok WALTHAM, Mass. (JTA) — At a re- intermarriage ceremonies. Our new report, “Under the Chup- the peace, friend or family member. cent summit meeting held at the Nation- For some, the debate over whether pah: Rabbinic Officiation and Intermar- The data are unequivocal that inter- al Museum of American Jewish History, a rabbi or cantor should conduct an in- riage,” explores the trajectories of Jewish married couples whose weddings were several hundred communal profession- terfaith wedding hinges on theological engagement of a large group of young officiated by Jewish clergy as the only of- als, rabbis, scholars, philanthropists and questions. But for many the debate is adult Jews married to Jewish and non- ficiant are more highly engaged in Jew- young intermarried couples gathered to also about the impact that rabbinic of- Jewish spouses. As part of a long-term ish life than other intermarried couples. discuss engagement of interfaith fami- ficiation might have on the Jewish char- follow-up study of 2001-2009 applicants Among the intermarried couples lies in Jewish life. acter of the homes and families these to Birthright Israel, we surveyed 1,200 married by a rabbi or cantor, the over- There is widespread communal couples create. Contrary to the long- married young adults. We explored dif- whelming majority (85 percent) of agreement that intermarriage has re- held assumption that choosing a Jewish ferences among three groups of couples: those who now have children reported shaped the landscape of American officiant is a symbolic, not a substantive inmarried couples, intermarried cou- that the religion in which their children Jewish life, but a lack of consensus re- act, we now have strong evidence of the ples who had a sole Jewish clergy offi- are being raised is Judaism. garding how best to respond to this de- association between rabbinic officiation ciant (i.e., no non-Jewish co-officiant) This is in stark contrast to the inter- velopment. At the forefront of the con- at intermarriages and the couples’ sub- and intermarried couples who married troversy has been rabbinic officiation at sequent involvement in Jewish life. under other auspices such as a justice of (Continued on page 4)

2 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine December 2016 What’s in this month’s Jewish Journal? Commentary...... 2 Candle-Lighting Times Culture...... 5, 21 Shabbat December 2 4:37 p.m. Federation...... 4, 18-19 December 9 4:36 p.m. International Jewry...... 17 December 16 4:37 p.m. December 23 4:41 p.m. Israel...... 10, 14 December 30 4:45 p.m. JCC Activities...... 12-13 Hanukkah December 24 First candle JCRC...... 15 (after Havdallah) December 25 Second candle Memorials...... 22-23 December 26 Third candle Shlichim...... 14 December 27 Fourth candle December 28 Fifth candle Snowbird Special...... 21 December 29 Sixth candle The staff of the Jewish Synagogues and Sisterhoods...... 6-7, 8-9 Journal wishes its December 30 Seventh candle readers a bright and (before lighting Shabbat candles) beautiful Hanukkah! December 31 Eighth candle

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December 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 3 YAJF creates new position for One of the best ways to fight implementation/manager planner Following a recommendation from communities; terrorism in Israel is to help the Youngstown Area Jewish Federa- • Working on initiatives to attract tion’s 2016 Strategic Plan, the YAJF has Jews to the region. created a new position — that of Imple- save its victims. mentation Manager/Planner — who Further, the planner will develop co- will work closely with the Federation operative relationships with profession- and its constituent agencies; between als and lay persons at the Federation the Federation and area synagogues; and its agencies, and with synagogues and between the Federation and other and community organizations. general community organizations, in- Those interested in this new posi- stitutions, and businesses. tion, which will report to the Federa- The planner will be a creative and tion’s executive vice president, should dynamic leader who will create and have at least eight to 10 years relevant staff various task forces and committees work experience; knowledge of the Jew- around strategies emerging from the ish federated system and of Jewish com- 2016 Plan: munal leadership; a bachelor’s degree, • Addressing the Federation’s role but preferably a master’s degree; and as the primary unifying force for highly effective writing and oral com- the regional Jewish community; munications skills. The individual must be highly or- • Fostering the Federation’s imper- ganized, self-motivated, positive and ative to engage with the general outgoing; demonstrate both excellent community locally and in Israel; attention to detail and the ability to see • Establishing and maintaining ex- the “big picture”; and to think strategi- cellence in governance for and cally, transforming strategy into action. cooperation between the Federa- She or he must have proven expe- tion and its agencies; rience with implementing successful • Recognizing and addressing, large scale initiatives. along with various task forces For further information or to ap- and committees, emerging needs ply, contact Humanresources@jewishy- within the Jewish and general oungstown.org.

JCRC commentary (continued from page 2) of a better future. That dream and our ments that have been unleashed. commitment to it is an essential ele- Finally, at a time when so many in ment of the social contract that binds our community here in Boston feel our nation together. great despair, we are reminded of the We will continue to work to welcome words of our late great Senator Edward the immigrant, to defend the civil liber- Kennedy at a moment of his own per- ties of every American, and to protect sonal loss: With Israelis grappling with nearly daily acts of terrorism, you can help the poor, the defenseless and the needy. “The work goes on, the cause en- ensure that those injured don’t join the list of those killed. Your support of We will continue to work for a nation dures, the hope still lives and the dream Magen David Adom, Israel’s national EMS service, provides the equipment, that is steadfast with its allies and reso- shall never die.” supplies, and on-going training to keep MDA the preeminent mass-casualty lute in its responsibilities around the Editor’s note: The Jewish response to the election, range from the outrage at President- medical response organization in the world. Your donation saves lives. world. We must not ignore Anti-Semitism, elect Trump’s cabinet nominees, who are out- spoken in their opposition to many American racism, Islamophobia and other forms Jewish ideals, to the enthusiasm of Jewish Re- AFMDA Midwest Region of bigotry that have been on display 30100 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 150 publicans, who see in the new administration Pepper Pike, OH 44124 throughout the course of the election a better approach to business and trade and Toll-Free 877.405.3913 and its immediate aftermath. We call greater, opposition to the Iran nuclear agree- [email protected] www.afmda.org upon President-elect Trump and all of ment, and greater support for Israel. our leaders to disavow this rhetoric and This conciliatory commentary from the JCRC of Boston reflectsthe view of many in strongly reject the nationalistic senti- Jewish communities across the country. 4 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine December 2016 Culture Now in the Thomases Gallery at the JCC

Works of Betsey Gravatt are on dis- Mike Holt Award. play in the Thomases Family Endow- Recently, she has been giving lectures ment of the YAJF Gallery until Dec. 21. at Texas high schools on how emerging Ms. Gravatt is a painter, sculptor, and artists can promote and sustain them- printmaker based in North Texas. She re- selves in the art world. ceived her BFA in studio art, with a con- In her artist’s statement Ms. Gravatt centration in drawing and painting, from says, “In my sculptures and paintings I the University of North Texas. In August tend to use over the top, bright colors of this year, she began undertaking her that I associate with happy memories, as MFA at Texas Woman’s University. well as toys or cartoons I liked as a child. Ms. Gravatt has participated in group “My paintings are exploratory rather shows such as the Annual Voertman’s than didactic, and one of my goals is to Competition, where her piece received create another reality for myself and my the 55th Annual Voertman’s Award, viewers to explore, that appears to be and Art in the Metroplex at the Fort friendly and playful, but upon further Worth Community Art Center, where investigation can start to seem ambigu- her painting was awarded the Cindi and ous or unsettling.” Two new Jewish-themed books worth a look By Patricia R. Kelvin, Journal Editor Dreidels on the Brain is being Death Steals a Holy marketed for Book debuted in ages 10 and up, July, but the paper- but perhaps back and Kindle because I, too, versions are new, grew up in Southern California (though which makes it an a few years before the author), I found ideal Jewish Book the story of 12-year-old boy who is Month/Hanukkah looking for Hanukkah miracles in Tem- gift. ple City, CA, a charming recollection I’d recommend of the days when a kid in Los Angeles it for Jewish teen mystery fans home on could be the only Jew in his school and winter break or older mystery buffs who whose family is blessed — or cursed need a light detective story to read on — to light the menorah in front of the planes, trains, or the time waiting at air- whole school. ports and stations. Author Ben Izzy is a professional Detectives Dan and Rivka Sherman, storyteller, who has traveled the world the alter-egos of authors Rosemary and and performed in 35 countries. To me, Larry Mild, are Jewish bookstore own- Dreidels on the Brain would be an ideal ers who come into possession of a rare story to read to your children or grand- Menorat ha-maor. children every night of Hanukkah. The required murder, various — and Editor’s note: The Journal frequently re- ceives books of Jewish interest from their pub- somewhat convoluted — plot twists, lishers. There is rarely enough space to review and the hint or a true story, make this even some of them adequately. These two an enjoyable way to spend a few hours. struck me as worth a little notice. December 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 5 Christmakah Musings not because the calendar tells you to. Since we do not take ourselves very By Francie Yarwood However, my husband was raised with seriously, we have had many jokes presents being exchanged during the through the years about celebrating both Co-President, Congregation Ohev Tzedek Christmas season. Even after twenty- holidays. There was a joke in my town for As I walked into OH! The school! My school district some years of being with my husband a few years that if you want to see a lot a store the other has a total of three Jewish students; and being so welcomed by his parents, of Christmas lights go to the Jews’ house. day, I saw that all three are my children. They teach Christmas is still foreign to me. So the (We live in a small town – everyone they already had Christmas around the world. They try as thought rises of how many Chanukah knows everyone and where they live.) Christmas deco- hard as they can to teach about Kwanza presents do I get my children? Not re- We used to have a giant blow-up dreidel rations up. Since and Chanukah. So, every year since RJ ally a true tradition of the holiday, but among the Christmas lights. My kids had school had just was in kindergarten, I go into the school an American tradition since it falls so a small blue fake Christmas tree that they started and we for any teacher that asks (especially the close to Christmas. A lot of stress for a would decorate with silver ornaments. hadn’t even got- teachers that have my children) and try fun time of year. They, of course, called it their Chanukah ten through the to explain what Chanukah is: what the As I drove home, I remembered bush, so Hanukkah Harry would know High Holy days, this was a little bit of a story is, how we celebrate, and what a when RJ was little. I had gotten him a re- where to leave their gifts. shocker. chanukiah is. Of course, I have to treat mote control car for Chanukah. He was Once I got home, I looked at the cal- Then a little bit of panic ran through my children’s classes to latkes, donuts, so excited to get eight presents, one for endar and what a wonderful surprise! me. Panic of the “holiday” season. A gelt, and a game of dreidel. each night. Little did he know that Ron For the first time in many years, the hundred thoughts ran through my Like many of us in the community, and I had already agreed that we would entire holiday of Chanukah falls dur- mind. Where am I going to get enough I have a blended family. I was raised in do one Chanukah present since he was ing “winter break.” No homework, no Chanukah candles for my family? a Conservative Jewish household, and going to get a lot of other presents from Christmas concerts at the school they Where am I going to get enough Cha- my husband was raised in a Christian his grandparents. Not wanting to disap- need to participate in, no practices. NO nukah gelt for my family of seven (my household. I was raised in a house- point him, I took apart the car and gave WORRIES. So I look forward to light- in-laws always participate)? How many hold where I was taught that you buy him a different part each night, so on ing our candles, playing dreidel, and school events are going to interfere with someone a present because you saw the final night he could enjoy his pres- celebrating at our Temple Chanukah Chanukah? something that reminded you of them, ent. That memory made me remember party. But most of all I look forward to how joyous and fun the holiday is. celebrating the time with my family.

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6 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine December 2016 Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas: Report from the WRJ Central District Convention Do they have anything in common? The Women of Reform Judaism Those experiences are shared in her book Central District convention was held A Pearl in The Storm: How I Found My By Rabbi Franklin Muller mas Eve, Christmas Day, or the day af- in Louisville, KY on Nov. 3-6. It was an Heart in the Middle of the Ocean. I highly Congregation Rodef Sholom ter Christmas and continues into Janu- honor for me to represent our congrega- recommend the book; it is filled with in- ary about once every decade (December tion’s Sisterhood as your president and dividual courage and commitment. I’m sure you 26th in 1986, 1967, 1948 and 1929; De- as a national board member. The central Rabbi Sheryl Kaztman and Galya will all remem- cember 25th in 2005, 1959, 1921 and district includes sisterhoods in Indiana, Greenberg spoke on “Mindfulness/ ber three years 1910; December 24th in 2016, 1978, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee Conscious Living,” a workshop spon- ago when the 1940 and 1902). and West Virginia. sored by “Chai Mitzvah — Grow Your first night of So if Hanukkah can begin as early The weekend was filled with friend- Judaism.” Their thoughts viewed the Hanukkah co- as the eve of Thanksgiving or as late as ships, laughter, spirituality, learning and world through the lens of Abraham incided with the the day after Christmas, just for argu- conversations. We spent time together Joshua Heschel who wrote, “The Every- eve of Thanks- ments sake, is there any comparison we as Reform Jewish women studying To- day Occurrences in G-d's creation are giving. The date can make between the three holidays? rah, strengthening our commitment to miraculous. But we humans who see the was Wednesday, Not hardly, you might think, given the Reform Jewish values, and increasing sun rise and set everyday: we have lost Nov. 27, 2013. fact that Thanksgiving is a major secu- our knowledge about WRJ, Central Dis- our sense of awe.” The menorah was transformed into lar American celebration, Hanukkah is trict, and Sisterhood. Drawing from Heschel, we must try the “menurkey” by a few savvy entre- a Jewish religious festival, albeit a minor On top of all this, we had time to to take the moments of Amazement, preneurs, and lo and behold Jews had a one halachically speaking, and Christ- network and share ideas about our sis- and be more Mindful/Conscious of our new ritual object to celebrate the Festi- mas is a holy commemoration honor- terhoods, drawing strength and support lives. The lyrics of Colton Dixon’s song val of Lights. I still have my menurkey, ing the birth of the Christian savior. from one another as we continue to grow “Through all of it” prompt me to ask, although the plaster of Paris from which The three seem so completely different “Stronger Together.” During the Kiddush Have I given more than I’ve taken or it was made broke in half some time ago. in origin, historical development and lunch Saturday, we were privileged to taken more than I’ve given? Hanukkah falling so early on the modern-day observance. What could hear Tori Murden McClure, the presi- secular calendar had not occurred since With love and Sisterhood, they possibly have in common? dent of Louisville’s Spalding University 1888, so it was indeed a rare phenom- I will admit that there are some simi- and the first women and first American Your Sisterhood President enon, what I referred to back then as the larities between Hanukkah and Christ- to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Sally Blau religious equivalent of Haley’s Comet. mas. Both occur on the 25th day of the This year Hanukkah comes very late. month, either December or Kislev on The first candle of the holiday will be lit the Jewish calendar. Also, both involve on Christmas Eve, something that has the giving of gifts. occurred only three other times going In this connection, I must add that back to 1900, in the years 1978, 1940 the practice of Jews giving presents on and 1902. Is it merely a coincidence each of the eight nights of Hanukkah that Hanukkah falls on Christmas Eve has a very weak basis in our tradition. exactly every 38 years, which is nearly The only time during the year when we a generation (40 years) according to the Jews are mandated to give gifts is on Pu- Torah, or does it reflect the genius of the rim, not on Hanukkah. Moreover, we rabbis who comprised the Jewish calen- are required to send portions of food, dar so long ago? primarily baked goods, to at least two I do not know for certain, but for you poor people. In short, designating Ha- Jewish calendar trivia buffs I can tell nukkah as a sort of Jewish Christmas you that Hanukkah begins on Christ- (Continued on page 11)

December 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 7 Ohev Tzedek Torah Study for Christians Rabbi Oresky and Father Balasko will continue to lead their monthly To- rah Studies for Christians program on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Villa Maria from 1-2:30 pm. This month’s topic is Hanuk- kah. Joint Ohev Tzedek Read Hebrew America Ohev Tzedek-Shaarei Torah will be participating in the NJOP Read Hebrew & El Emeth America program on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the inten- tion of furthering our appreciation and Hanukkah Party! knowledge of Hebrew, the most impor- tant Jewish language. We can accommodate beginning to Hosted by Ohev Tzedek intermediate students and will have ad- ditional teachers on hand to help. Please let us know your needs so we can better Thursday, December 29 tailor the class to you. The class is free, but a reservation to 6:00-9:00 p.m. the Ohev Tzedek office (office@ohevtze- Sixth Night of Hanukkah dek.org or 330.758.2321) is required. A typical Jewish Christmas Join us Sunday, Dec. 25 for the Ohev The entire community is invited to attend the celebration Tzedek tradition of a typical Jewish in the Ohev Tzedek Social Hall (RSVP necessary). Christmas: movies and Chinese food. We will be honoring Gene Wilder 6:00 – Candle lighting and sing-along (please bring your own this year, showing Silver Streak and The Producers beginning at 10 a.m. in the menorah and candles) OT social hall. Stick around for a special lunch of 6:45 – Dinner with homemade latkes, salad bar, and ice house-made Chinese food, prepared by cream bar our own Chef Art Einzig. Movie admission is free, but a fee 7:30 – Family-friendly dancing and lessons with Lyndall will be charged to cover our costs for the McPhail meal (menu and price TBD). R.S,V.P. to the office by Monday, Dec. 19. Finally, let the games begin! Seventh Annual World Series of Services Dreidl – games, prizes, and family fun for all! Morning Minyan services are held each Thursday at 7:30 am. Shabbat services are held every Sat- urday at 9:45 am. Rabbi Saul leads a To- R.S.V.P. to Ohev Tzedek office by Tuesday, rah study session after each service. Dec. 20. Call 330.758.2321 or email Adult Education [email protected]. Rabbi Oresky’s proposed adult edu- cation courses for winter 2016-17 are listed below. Please contact the Ohev Tzedek office if you are interested in these classes, or to suggest ones that you would like to see. Jewish Composers from Biblical to Classical to Pop – A treat for the mind and the ears: we will learn about Jewish (Continued on page 14)

8 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine December 2016 giving. How else do you get to have left- and cooking classes. It is a sauce with Whatever happened to 2016? overs and crash after dinner because we red horseradish, chopped green onion, ate too darn much? I’m sure you know and mayo to start. We have had this at By MaryLou Finesilver and Candy moved to town. Wow! I still the feeling. Eventually we learned to our Passover Seder for years, and then can’t believe it. I’m afraid I will blink, cook our own leftovers for Friday. The the demand came to have it for Rosh I can’t seem to and it will all be a dream. Friday cut-up turkey may not have been Hashanah dinner, and then Thanksgiv- get a handle on Then the High Holidays and we were as succulent as the actual ones from So- ing. I started out making it, but the job this time thing. gifted with Katie’s being with us; we all lon, but not bad. has been taken over by Beth, who does It flashed by me attended the Kol Nidre dinner at Tem- We have two turkeys in Solon, one a great job. Sound interesting? Let me like a streak of ple. Stuff dreams are made of. I know deep fried and the other roasted. It is know, and we will share the entire rec- lightning. Alvin would have been thrilled to have almost a contest which is better, but it ipe. This is a beautiful holiday and I am When you our family together. always comes up with a tie. Yum! Beside always grateful to be together with my read this it will be We just left November, and I would stuffing, pumpkin pie, macaroni and wonderful family the beginning of love to tell you how amazing our cheese, and “Not your mother’s banana Now we will get ready for Hanukkah December 2016. Thanksgiving was with Shelly and Da- pudding,” we have “pink sauce,” at home. Not sure what the plans are, Wasn’t yesterday January 2016? vid and their three kids, and maybe Ra- Now you may well ask, what is “pink but there is still time for making plans, I What happened to all the other chael’s boyfriend Matt. I am sure it was sauce”? It all started with Rabbi and Fay think. I usually buy my family calendars months? I remember some of them, I delightful when I think that all my kids Meyer and their Passover cookbook (Continued on p. 14) think. I know in February I flew with are going to be with us, except Katie, of my niece Shelly and my nephew, her course. She can’t quite fly here from her husband David, to Florida for a three- home in Hawaii. But she will be with us Temple El Emeth day trip. Wonderful! in spirit of course. Temple El Emeth’s annual Fiesta day, Dec. 13 at noon. An open board I sort of remember Pesach: April, I These Thanksgiving dinners have Cocktail Party and Raffle will take meeting will start at 10:45 a.m. with think. I know we had Seder here the first been happening for at least 15 or 16 place at the Synagogue on Saturday a Hanukkah lunch and the meeting night then went to Temple the second years. I remember the first one we at- evening, Dec. 3 from 7 p.m. until 10 beginning at noon. Bingo will be night for the congregational Seder. Most tended. Al’s sister Sylvia and her hus- p.m. A cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and played with prizes. R.S.V.P. to the of- enjoyable. The fourth of July came and band Harry drove up with us. I think dessert buffet will be featured along fice for lunch. went, and of course, the big event of the we refused a couple of times because we with entertainment by Anthony Children’s “Hanukkah Happen- year was Aug. 11, 2016 when Marshall always wanted to be home for Thanks- Horvath. ing” will take place on Thursday af- Prizes totaling $6000 in cash will ternoon, Dec. 15 from 4-5:30 pm. be raffled off, including the grand Children will enjoy a Hanukkah prize of $3500. 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Ophthalmologist: meets at 6:30 p.m. El Emeth members will join with Dr. Sherif I. Hanna, MD Jewish Christian Dialogue will our friends at Ohev Tzedek for the meet on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at El annual Hanukkah party and dinner Optometrist: Emeth. Cake and coffee are served on Thursday evening, Dec. 29 from Dr. James Kover, OD at 12:30 p.m., with the session be- 6-9 p.m. There will be a salad bar and ginning at 1 p.m. This year’s theme latke dinner, dance lessons with Lyn- is “Our most important values and dall McPhail, and the seventh annual connection to Sinai.” The guest World Series of Dreidel. R.S.V.P. to speaker will be Fr. Gregory Long of the Ohev Tzedek office. St. Elias Antioch Orthodox Church Week day Minyans are at 5:45 p.m "Experienceyou can clearly see!" in New Castle, PA, presenting the Sundays through Fridays. Saturday Eastern Orthodox Tradition. evening Minyans in December are Sisterhood will hold its Hanuk- (Continued on p. 14) kah meeting and luncheon on Tues- December 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 9 ‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffet invests $5 Million in Israel Bonds investors that I would have taken a per- his investment expertise, continues to petual bond if you had offered one. I view Israel as a sure bet.” believe Israel is going to be around for- The evening was hosted by Henry ever.” Davis, president and CEO of Greater As a result, Israel bond sales directly Omaha Packing. attributable to the event totaled $60 mil- Thomas A. Lockshin is executive di- lion. In addition to Buffett’s $5 million rector of the regional office located in investment, Berkshire Hathaway’s port- Cleveland. folio has included Israel bonds since Israel bonds are debt securities is- its acquisition of GUARD Insurance in sued by the government of Israel. Israel 2012, now known as Berkshire Hatha- Bonds is also the commonly known way GUARD Insurance Companies. name of Development Corporation for The evening was the result of an April Israel (DCI), which underwrites the meeting held in Omaha between Mr. Buf- bonds in the United States. Capital pro- fett and then-Bonds President and CEO vided through the sale of Israel bonds Izzy Tapoohi, Vice President for Sales has helped strengthen every aspect of Stuart Garawitz, and Pennsylvania Re- Israel’s economy, enabling the develop- gion Executive Director Harold Marcus. ment of key national infrastructure. To- In commenting on the meeting, Mr. day, expanded ports and transportation Buffett said, “I learned quite a bit more networks help facilitate the shipment about the Bonds program and said I’d of “Made in Israel” technology around love to do (the event).” the world, enhancing national export In expressing appreciation to Mr. growth. Capital accrued through the Buffett, new Israel Bonds President and sale of Israel bonds has enabled cutting- CEO Israel Maimon said, “This event edge innovation that saves lives and tells me that Warren Buffett, famed for changes the world every day.

New Israel Bonds President and CEO Israel Maimon thanks famed investor Warren Buffett for his investment in Israel bonds.

OMAHA, Neb. — Berkshire Hatha- Mr. Buffett also spoke positively of way Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett investing in Israel bonds, calling the in- welcomed 43 U.S. Israel bond investors vestments “a terrific tribute to the coun- to Omaha recently, each of whom made try.” He said he would invest $5 million a minimum $1 million new investment in Israel bonds in his personal portfo- to participate in an exclusive evening lio if participants at the event matched with the famed “oracle of Omaha.” his investment. In doing so, Mr. Buf- The evening opened with a tribute fett said, “I wanted — through the last- video from Israeli Prime Minister Ben- minute challenge — to set the bar even jamin Netanyahu, who said, “Warren is higher for future events.”

ATING one of the most brilliant and successful He added, “You can tell prospective 4 STAR R investors of our time. He knows a good investment when he sees it. That’s why he invests in Israel.” Mr. Buffett, who made the Israeli company Iscar his first overseas acquisi- tion, spoke warmly of the Jewish state, calling it “a remarkable country.” He Heritage Manor stressed that “The United States and Is- rael have a common destiny,” saying, “If you are looking for brains, energy and dynamism in the Middle East, Israel is the only place you need to go.”

10 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine December 2016 rifice to these idols. The Syrian Greeks Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas (continued from p. 7) took the Torah, spattered it with pigs’ blood, and then burned it. greatly misses the mark. In addition, a triumph over religious persecution, compels us to be thankful. Essentially, Antiochus gave the Jews both Hanukkah and Christmas are holi- while Christmas recalls, as I mentioned, But there is also a second reason for a choice: either convert to Greek idola- days of light. Both are probably based the birth of the Christian savior. tying Hanukkah so closely to Thanks- try or die. Most Jews went along with on an even older winter light festival There is, however, a strong link be- giving. Both holidays celebrate the ef- Antiochus. However, a minority, known before Judaism and Christianity even tween Hanukkah and Thanksgiving. forts of religious groups to preserve as the Maccabees, fought against the began. When the days became short, First of all, the ideal of giving thanks is their spiritual identity. Thanksgiving Syrian Greeks and rescued the Holy and the nights got long, ancient peoples bound up in our very name as a people. recalls the Pilgrims, who came to these Land from idolatry. Like the Pilgrims, feared that darkness would overtake The word “Jew” comes from a Hebrew shores in revolt against the Church of the Maccabees were religious non-con- them permanently. Therefore, they lit root, which means “to render thanks”. England. This state church persecuted formists. Both resisted the coercion of bonfires and torches to assure them- The first action we are obligated to per- them for refusing to subscribe to the the leaders of the dominant culture and selves that there would always be light form upon awakening each morning is doctrines of the dominant Anglican insisted on worshiping God as they be- in their midst. thanking God for restoring our soul to faith. The Pilgrims had to leave England lieved to be right. Hanukkah and Christmas probably us. In our traditional Jewish liturgy, we in order to carry on their religious tradi- It would be a mistake, however, to grew out of a common pagan celebra- thank God for our bountiful benefits tions as they believed. call Hanukkah and Thanksgiving holi- tion of light. Of course we Jews have the three times each day. Similarly, the Maccabees in Palestine days of religious freedom. The Macca- menorah, and in the Christian commu- In addition, traditional Jews offer valiantly fought against the paganism bees fought for the right of the Jewish nity, light is the dominant feature of the 100 blessings every day. The purpose that their Syrian Greek overlords tried community to practice Judaism accord- Advent wreath, which is kindled weekly of this mandate is to sensitize us to the to impose on them. Antiochus sent his ing to the dictates of the Torah. How- for the month before Christmas, as well wonders of the world which we would soldiers to Jerusalem to convert the holy ever, they would not tolerate non-obser- as the Christmas tree. otherwise take for granted, like seeing a Temple into a pagan shrine and to out- vant Jews within their community. The Yet beneath these superficial simi- rainbow, tasting a new fruit in season, or law the practice of Judaism. Antiochus Maccabees were zealots. They would larities, the minor Jewish holiday of Ha- reuniting with a long-lost friend. In oth- set up altars and idols throughout Judea. not allow any Jew within their group to nukkah and the major Christian holiday er words, we must discover the extraor- He forbade Jews to follow their sacred violate Jewish law. of Christmas have very little in com- dinary in the ordinary. Being grateful to traditions, like Shabbat, circumcision Similarly, the Pilgrims, also known mon. 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December 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 13 Ohev Tzedek (cont’d from p. 8) ‘This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine’ composers from King David to Carole King and listen to and discuss their mu- By Shai Erez, Israeli Shlicha Every one of us knows people who Each night we add another light, in- sic. Feel free to suggest composers and have encountered great darkness. It creasing until the entire Hanukkah me- musical selections when you register for At the end of December we will cel- could be Holocaust Survivors, refu- norah is illuminated. the class. ebrate the story of Hanukkah. We start gees who fled oppression, family mem- The lights have been kindled in mil- What’s So Funny about Being Jew- to teach our students in Akiva Academy bers plagued with illness, and others to lions of Jewish homes over thousands of ish?: A Study of Jewish Comedians about the Hanukkah story. whom life has dealt cruel blows. years. — Who doesn’t have a favorite Jewish One special moment will always Some of them lost everything and At times, it wasn’t easy but the Jewish comedian? Why has this been a Jew- stay with me. I asked the children what had to begin again. Despite many rea- people kept shining light into the dark- ish occupation for so long? How can is the power of light? One beautiful sons to despair and dwell in darkness, est of times. I bless us all to remember a people with an often-tragic history little girl raised her hand and replied: we all have a choice. That is the “Hanuk- that light is there to help us see better. produce such a large number of really “light helps us see better”. I was taken kah light” moment which is the inspira- We have the power to choose between funny people? We’ll watch and listen to aback because she was so very right. tion we all need. Everyone fails in ways right or wrong. We can use our light to comedy routines both old and new and She was able to put her finger on what large and small, and needs the strength help others out of darkness. Gon and search for common threads. we sometimes forget. That is, our per- to rise anew. I bless you all with a year full of light, Biblical Poetry – Poetry is found sonal ability to see the light through Hanukkah is a winter holiday. It health and happiness. Happy Hanuk- throughout the Tanakh – in the psalms, the darkness. shines light in the darkest time of year. kah! of course, but also, notably, sprinkled throughout the Five Books of Moses and the Prophets. We will read selec- Top U.S. firefighters help Israel battle blazes tions illustrating the types of Biblical By Andrew Tobin starting Tuesday, forcing tens of thou- routine firefighting. The Israeli stations poetry and analyze their language and sands of people to flee. Some 32,000 remain on high alert, with firefighters structure to understand how these gems TEL AVIV (JTA) – Call them Israel’s acres of forest and brush burned along having worked grueling shifts over the of the ancient world work their magic. American volunteer fire brigade. with hundreds of homes and businesses. past week. Saying Kaddish – Using The Kad- Dozens of firefighters from across Israeli authorities said the fires start- “Many of the firefighters here, -in dish Minyan and several other excel- the United States put their lives on hold ed because of an unseasonably long dry cluding myself, had been working lent sources and classroom discussion, – leaving behind jobs and families – to spell and high winds, and then were ex- for over 90 hours straight,” said Oren we will explore “the time after” a loss of help subdue the wildfires that swept Is- acerbated by Palestinian and Arab-Is- Shishitzky, a spokesman for Israel’s Fire a dear one; saying Kaddish can be far rael over the past week. While they all raeli arsonists with nationalist motives. and Rescue Authority. “Because most more than a rote exercise – it can be a share a love of Israel, only a handful of Last Friday, Israel’s Public Security of the Americans were trained in Israel, path to reconnection with the past, a them are Jewish. Ministry formally requested firefighting they are familiar with how we operate, meaningful activity of the present, and “We’re just firefighters. When guys help from the Emergency Volunteers and they were able to easily relieve some an important link to the future. hear about a situation like this one, Project, a network of over 950 Ameri- of the burden on the crews, whether Selected Books of the Prophets – where the Israelis are working as hard as can volunteers and professional first with regular fire response in local dis- Read beyond the haftarot! By delving they can, they want to come help,” said responders. By Saturday evening, with tricts or in extinguishing the remaining deeper into some of the prophetic writ- Billy Hirth, a Protestant who retired last ings, we’ll begin to access the wisdom of the fires coming under control, the fire- wildfires. year after a 24-year career as a firefighter this crucial middle third of the Tanakh. fighters started arriving at Tel Aviv’s Ben “I cannot emphasize enough our ap- in Arlington, Texas, and has been coor- The Sh’ma and Its Blessings – Using Gurion Airport, from where they were preciation that these guys dropped ev- dinating the American effort from Jeru- Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman’s excellent schlepped to overstretched fire depart- erything around the Thanksgiving holi- salem. ments across the country. day to come here.” volume in the My People’s Prayer Book ______“It’s a brotherhood. Firemen are fire- Some went to work battling the re- series as a guide, we will explore this In addition, the international com- central prayer as an entry into explora- men,” he said. maining wildfires and those that flared tion of tefilla, Jewish prayer. Hundreds of fires flared up in Israel up Sunday, while others chipped in with (Continued on p. 15)

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14 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine December 2016 Muslim Zionist: ‘Israel represents survival’ Fires (cont’d from page 14) Kasim Hafeez, was born in the UK people were nice to him. He realized that munity, including several of Israel’s and grew up in Nottingham, a city in Israel was not a new nation, but a reborn Arab and Muslim allies, were instru- central England. His grandparents were one. “There would be no Christianity, no mental in helping the Jewish state com- observant Muslims, but not extreme, he Islam, if it were not for Judaism.” bat the flames. told an audience of Jews and Christians He said, “Israel changed human his- Egypt, Jordan, Azerbaijan and Tur- attending a JCRC Lunch and Learn last tory for the better. It stands on the front key all sent firefighting equipment to Is- month. line of humanity.” rael. The Palestinian Authority (PA) also But within his community, he said, pitched in, sending several fire trucks to “Israel engendered anger.” Everywhere El Emeth (cont’d from p. 9) the Jewish state. Netanyahu phoned PA he went, he said he heard, “You can’t as follows: Dec. 3, 10, 17, and 24 and President Mahmoud Abbas to thank trust Israel, you can’t trust the Jews.” at 5 p.m; Dec. 31 at 5:15 p.m. Friday him for his assistance, marking a rare He said graphic representations It took a trip to Israel for Kasim Hafeez morning Minyans are at 7 a.m. and direct conversation between the two that were “emotive and manipulative to learn the truth about the nation he Shabbat morning services begin at leaders. shocked, horrified and disgusted us. thought he hated. 9:30 a.m. Israeli opposition leader Member of You don’t ask questions when you look Visit us at templeelemeth.org. Knesset Isaac Herzog also thanked the at what are supposed to be badly hurt and the Jews.” Palestinians for their help, saying that children.” Then he read Alan Dershowitz’sThe “from this tragedy, there is a glimmer of He visited Pakistan — his family’s Case for Israel, a 2003 work that exten- M.L. Finesilver (cont’d from p. 9) hope that things can be different.” home nation — in 2000, where orga- sively addresses criticisms of the Jewish sometime in September, but you know Among those nations sending fire- nized terror groups openly recruited State. that time thing, I haven’t done that yet fighters and equipment were Azerbai- everywhere, burning Indian, American, After Hafeez’s own research, he said either. Better start getting my head to- jan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, and Israeli flags. he was no clearer on what to believe. France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Palestin- Mr. Hafeez said, “Looking through gether now. “I decided I would have to go to Israel, ian Authority, Romania, Russia, Turkey, the radicals’ lens, it didn’t matter if you From our house to your house have though I anticipated the worst possible and Ukraine. followed Sunni or Shia Islam, everyone a wonderful Hanukkah and a happy, experience.” The U.S.dispatched a Boeing 747 Su- agreed the goal was to wipe out Israel healthy new year, and we can talk again But to his surprise, he found that in 2017. pertanker, the largest aerial firefighting aircraft in the world. WE ARE COMFORT KEEPERS® IN HOME CARE FOR A LOVED ONE Serving COMFORT KEEPERS® PROVIDES THE KIND OF Mahoning, TRUSTED, IN-HOME CARETHAT HELPS PEOPLE Trumbull, and MAINTAIN FULL ANDINDEPENDENT LIVES, RIGHT Columbiana IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOMES. Counties • (OMPANIONSlllP • INCIDENTALTRANSPORTATION Comfort Care-A-Van provides non-emergency • LAUNDRY, COOKING transportation. With Comfort Care-A-Van we provide • LIGlITHOUSEKEEPING door-to-door service in our top-of-the-line vehicles. • ERRANDS, SHOPPING • RECREATION, (RAFI'S • MEDICATION REMINDERS - Wheelchair Accessible - 24 Hour Service • GROOMING, DRESSING GUIDANCE - Dialysis Transports - Shopping Trips • PERSONALCARE SERVICES .., BATIUNG, HYGIENE - Medical Appointments - Airport Trips .., INCONTINENCECARE 330-747-3541 - Social Events - Visit Family & Friends 877-208-6688 OR 330-399-6600 Ride with Comfort SERVING MAHONING, TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA, BFAVER & LAWRENCE COUNTIES WWW. YOUNGSTOWNCOMFORTKEEPERS.COM 330-744-4145

December 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 15 even with a referral to another rabbi, Intermarriage (continued from page 2) may have a negative effect. Rodef Sholom married couples who did not have a sole riages does not, however, fully level Rabbinic officiation at intermarriage 150th Anniversary Celebration Jewish officiant, of whom 23 percent are the playing field between intermarried is a relatively new phenomenon, and we Speaker are only now beginning to see its effects. raising their children Jewish. Consistent couples with a sole Jewish officiant and Sunday, Dec. 10 What does seem apparent from our re- with these findings, one-third of inter- inmarried couples on all measures of Tamarkin Chapel married couples who had a rabbi or can- Jewish engagement. For example, inter- search is that most couples who engaged rabbis for officiation purposes appear to Featuring Dr. Kurt Malkoff speaking tor as sole officiant are synagogue mem- married couples who had sole Jewish of- on “My personal journey of 70 years of bers. This number is more than four ficiation are somewhat less likely to have have Jewish commitments that carry over past the wedding ceremony. Judaism: Can you be a practicing Jew times higher than the rate for intermar- a special meal on Shabbat. without embracing the concept of god” ried couples married by another type of Our study does not provide a full Marshall McLuhan famously cau- tioned, “We drive into the future using All are cordially invited to attend. A officiant. These differences persist even explanation of the reasons for the dif- luncheon will follow the presentation. when the gender, Jewish background ferences between intermarried couples only our rearview mirror.” In contrast to demographic studies which, while valu- There is no charge for the event. and college Jewish experiences of the with a sole Jewish officiant and other in- However, a reservation is required for Jewish spouse are taken into account. termarried couples. In part, the decision able, tell us more about the past than the future, our socio-psychological studies the luncheon by calling the Temple at On the two measures that have been to have a Jewish officiant likely reflects (330) 744-5001 or email rodefsholom@ at the heart of the controversy about a continuation of the already existing of intermarried young couples shed light not only on the lived experiences of con- sbcglobal.net by Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 4 Jewish officiation at intermarriages Jewish trajectory of these couples. But p.m. -- synagogue membership and raising it may also be that the involvement of temporary Jews, but also provide critical children Jewish -- intermarried couples Jewish clergy has an independent im- data for thinking about the future. Sisterhood: Cooking with Kandy with sole Jewish clergy officiation are pact on the lives of intermarried cou- We would like to think that our re- Sunday Dec. 11 10 - noon search, rather than viewing Jewish ex- not very different from inmarried cou- ples. Interactions with Jewish clergy in MSJS/Akiva Hanukkah Party ples (that is, Jews who marry Jews). The preparation for the wedding may serve perience through a rearview mirror, is Tuesday Dec. 13 6:30 p.m. rates of synagogue membership are 34 to welcome the non-Jewish partner into looking forward. We are discovering percent for the former vs. 41 percent for Judaism, establish the groundwork for a that the consequences of intermarriage Shabbat Services that we have long expected to be dev- the latter, and for raising children Jew- continuing relationship and affirm the Friday Dec. 2 6 p.m. ish 85 percent vs. 94 percent. couple’s prior decision to raise a Jewish astating vis-a-vis the Jewish future may Saturday Dec. 10 10 a.m. Sole Jewish officiation at intermar- family. Conversely, rejection by clergy, not be inevitable. th Leonard Saxe is the director of the Co- 150 Anniversary Speaker hen Center for Modern Jewish Studies of Friday Dec. 16 6 p.m. the Steinhardt Social Research Institute at Hanukkah Shabbat Service & Dinner Brandeis University. Fern Chertok is a re- search scientist at the Cohen Center for Mod- Friday Dec. 23 6 p.m. ern Jewish Studies. Friday Dec. 30 6 p.m.

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16 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine December 2016 In Madagascar, ‘world’s newest Jewish community’ seeks to establish itself By Josefin Dolsten ports the community as well as other ing that the first people to settle on the vice president, Bonita Nathan Sussman. isolated groups around the world look- island were of Malayo-Indonesian ori- Kulanu leaders are hoping Netsarh (JTA) — Though there is no syna- ing to learn about Judaism. gin, explained Nathan Devir, an asso- can shed light on the organization’s work gogue, mikvah or Jewish school in Mad- In what Netsarh termed an “ex- ciate professor of Jewish studies at the in Madagascar and around the world. In agascar, visitors to the African island traordinary event,” 121 Malagasies, as University of Utah, who has studied the the last five years, the organization has nation can enjoy a strictly kosher meal, the locals are called, answered ques- group since 2012. Later, African Bantu seen an increase in groups reaching out Shabbat services and weekly learning tions in front of a rabbinical court and migrants also settled on the island. to them to learn more about Judaism, programs. immersed in a river, which served as a Bograd considers the authenticity of Sussman said. The Jewish community of 121 peo- ritual bath. Men underwent symbolic the “Malagasy secret” — as the belief in “We’re getting emails every week ple — all of whom converted to Judaism circumcisions, and 12 couples wed ac- Jewish heritage is referred to — irrel- from individuals and new communities earlier this year — can’t afford to build cording to Jewish tradition. evant to her work with the group. … People [are] clamoring at the door a synagogue. So now, one member is Netsarh, like most Malagasy Jews, “Kulanu’s position, and my position for Jewish attention,” Sussman said, cit- touring the U.S. to raise awareness and arrived at Judaism through Christianity. as president, is that when people want ing contact with interested individuals funds to bolster a Jewish presence there. Although she was raised Catholic, she to practice Judaism, we welcome them, and communities in Rwanda, Malaysia, “If people were rich enough, maybe found herself unsatisfied with her faith and if they have sacred stories we honor Afghanistan, India and Côte d’Ivoire. each family would save money and we’d and tried exploring other Christian de- those … but it is not our job to prove or Sussman’s motivation stems from gather this to raise a synagogue — [but] nominations. None of them clicked. disprove what actually happened,” she Jewish history — she sees her work as that’s [the] kind of thing we can’t afford “I had this deep thirst inside of me, it said. a way to “rebuild the Jewish people” fol- to do,” said Elysha Netsarh, a university was a feeling of something lacking,” she Through December, Netsarh will be lowing the Holocaust and the persecu- lecturer in plant chemistry and a promi- told JTA last month at the Upper West speaking at synagogues and Jewish or- tion of Jews in Arab countries. nent member of the Jewish community, Side apartment of Kulanu’s president, ganizations around the United States Meanwhile, the newly “rebuilt” com- which is based in Madagascar’s capital, Harriet Bograd, which also doubles as in order to raise money for Kulanu’s munity in Madagascar continues to bal- Antananarivo. the organization’s office. efforts in her community and around ance daily struggles and responsibilities Over three-quarters of Madagascar’s Judaism had always lingered in the the world. Kulanu is in touch with two with a serious commitment to learning population lives below the international background for Netsarh. Her grandfa- potential donors to build a synagogue more about their new religion. poverty line ($1.90 per day), according ther had told her as a young girl that he and mikvah in Madagascar — but plans to 2012 World Bank data. The Jewish had Jewish ancestry. Though it wasn’t have yet to be finalized, said the group’s (Continued on page 20) community is mostly middle class, said until years later that she explored Juda- Netsarh — most members earn enough ism, when she did, it felt right. to make ends meet but not to put aside “I wanted to seek for something to any savings. fulfill me, and I didn’t get it until I had Some members of Madagascar’s Jewish life,” she said. Churchill Commons fledgling community started practicing Netsarh, 40, isn’t alone in believing Judaism around 2010, but they became she has Jewish roots — a vast majority officially Jewish in May, when three -Or of Malagasies believe they are descend- thodox rabbis traveled to the island off ed from Jews, and some community Make every day Locally owned the coast of southeast Africa to conduct members were hesitant to convert in taste better and operated the conversions. The conversions make May because they believed they were Madagascar home to the world’s new- already Jewish. est Jewish community, according to the Genetic research hasn’t been able to nonprofit group Kulanu, which sup- corroborate their stories, instead show- Great Food Fruit Trays Tableware A Joyous Holiday Season Rolls, Cakes & Pastries Cards from Ilona, Mitchell, Zachary & Joshua Cohn Meat, Vegetable & Relish Trays . 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December 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 19 Europe’s Trump effect (cont’d from p. 2) lican Party, which already controlled Madagascar (cont’d from p. 1 7) rising far right and Trump’s campaign vigorating supporters of these far-right Congress and numerous states, but of strategy. Both leverage financial inse- parties who are finding themselves in course his rhetoric and proposals are In Netsarh’s case, that means find- curity while warning about Muslim im- the spotlight of left-wing media that disturbing.” ing time to study Torah in between two migration and jihadism in campaigns are now much more willing to “listen to Valls, a Socialist, may have politi- jobs, family duties, and helping to take themed around nostalgia, xenophobia angry white voters,” as the Dutch NRC cal reasons to establish a connection care of her sister’s children — waking up and popular resentment of the seem- Handelsblad put it last weekend. between Le Pen and the “Trump ef- around 4:30 a.m. to do so. ingly detached ruling elite. “If the Americans did it, so can we!” fect.” After all, French centrists, wor- “Each morning when I have my To- But there are also considerable dif- one National Front voter and activist, ried about the National Front, have for rah reading it’s like I am drinking en- ferences. a former train conductor in his fifties decades rallied voters to vote for other ergy,” she said. Both Wilders’ Party for Freedom named Fredy Deguin-Dawson, told Le candidates just to keep that party out of Most of Madagascar’s Jews cannot and Le Pen’s National Front are seek- Monde. The article surveyed attitudes power. It’s such a common strategy that study Jewish texts with such ease. Only ing greater taxation on some earners toward Trump’s victory in the Hauts-de- it even has a name — the “Republican one other person in the community (Le Pen wants to raise the income tax France region, which is France’s rust belt Front” — and it has allowed both the speaks English, and while most people on high earners as much as 46 percent) with 14 percent unemployment. Socialists and their center-right rivals to understand some French, reading com- than the policy favored by the countries’ Even he, however, recoiled from increase voting participation and keep plex texts in the language is a struggle. ruling governments. In this regard, the some of Trump’s xenophobic remarks. the National Front in opposition. To that end, Netsarh is working on European far right diverges significantly “That Trump called Mexicans thieves Olivier Faye, Le Monde’s expert on producing the first-ever Malagasy trans- with Trump. and rapists … No. I find it unacceptable,” the far right, says he does not recognize lation of the Five Books of Moses and Additionally, Trump was an outsider said Deguin-Dawson. His rejection of any “Trump effect” in French politics at the Jewish prayer book. So far, she has to American politics; Le Pen, Wilders, racism, typical of many Europeans with this time. completed the book of Genesis, but she Hofer and most of their counterparts bitter memory and collective guilt over “It’s difficult to draw conclusions on says her work schedule keeps her from elsewhere in Europe have been in poli- the Holocaust, is another social inhibi- any effect, negative or positive, of Trump’s progressing as quickly as she would like. tics for at least a decade. Even to poten- tor for the far right. victory on how Le Pen will perform in “All the people in the community tial supporters, they are associated with Jewish community leaders, along with the French presidential elections,” he want to progress in a spiritual level so the very political structures they have leaders of other minorities, are also wary wrote last week. 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20 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine December 2016 Snowbird Special gins in Vitebsk, and as a modern artist Sarasota's Selby Gardens offers first-time inspired by his life in France, this is the first time an exhibition removes those exhibition of works by Marc Chagall classifications and reviews the artist as a naturalist. The Archives de Marc et Ida SARASOTA, Fla., Beginning in Feb- Chagall have endorsed the exhibition’s ruary 2017, an exhibition of Marc Cha- unique study of Chagall’s love of nature. gall’s nature-inspired artwork will be on The estate is managed in part by Chagall’s view in a world-renowned Florida bo- granddaughters, Bella and Meret Meyer. tanical garden in an immersive exhibi- “My grandfather was in awe of flow- tion that introduces a new way of exam- ers,” said Bella Meyer, who is also the ining the artwork of the prolific artist. founder and artistic director of Fleurs- Marc Chagall, Flowers, and the bella in New York City. “When we were French Riviera: The Color of Dreams children, together with my mother we opens Feb. 12, 2017, at Marie Selby Bo- would always bring him an armful of tanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida, and flowers from a nearby market, when vis- will be on view through July 31, 2017. iting him in the South of France. How The paintings will be accompanied by exciting to have an exhibition devoted to the artist’s personal effects – including his love for flowers at the center of a bo- vases from his private home – along with tanical garden where viewers will be able a collection of archival photographs that to be inspired by both his art and the col- chronicle Chagall’s life. or and light of the natural world around.” Included in the exhibition will be the Dr. James S. Snyder, Anne and Je- masterwork painting The Lovers (1937), rome Fisher Director of the Israel Mu- on loan from the Israel Museum, Jerusa- seum, which was crucial to the creation lem, along with two additional paintings, of the exhibition with the loan of The loaned from a private collector, that have Lovers, said he is thrilled with how this not been publicly exhibited before. Bouquets de Lilas à Saint Paul de Vence (Bouquets of Lilacs at Saint-Paul) (1978) is on important exhibition has developed. “For this artist, flowers were life it- public display for the first time. It features two large vases containing lilacs that tower over “We look forward to seeing our self,” said Dr. Carol Ockman, curator at- the distant sunlit village framed in the background, and a figure stretched out in the left painting presented through the lens of foreground. Chagall’s inspiration from nature, which will shed new light on his pioneering ca- large for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens of the exhibition, which encourages reer, as well as providing a first opportu- and Robert Sterling Clark professor of visitors to use all five senses, immersing nity for us to lend to a major exhibition art at Williams College. “They [flowers] themselves in the dream world created in a botanical garden setting, making us are a response to Chagall’s traumatic life by Chagall in his artwork. that much more appreciative of Selby experiences, as well as the source of his “Evoking Chagall’s last home, the Gardens’ innovative approach in this boundless hope displayed in his artwork.” fairy-tale village of Saint Paul de Vence, new exhibition,” Snyder said. Visitors to the bayfront garden will The Color of Dreams capitalizes on the Snyder will present a lecture in wander through a glass house conserva- sun-kissed climate of Sarasota to conjure January 2017 in advance of the exhibi- tory where reproductions of Chagall’s the French Riviera, which long has had a tion’s opening. Dr. Ockman is the guest nature-inspired stained glass will be special lure for artists,” Dr. Ockman said. speaker at the keynote lecture, Feb. 13, displayed among living plants. Accom- While Chagall’s work has been ex- also at the Gardens. Tickets for Dr. Ock- panying cultural performances, special amined many times and in many ways, man’s lecture are available at www.selby. events, classes and lectures will be part from his Jewish upbringing to his ori- org, along with additional information about complementary programming throughout the six-month exhibition. “Our Gardens have the opportunity to immerse people into the landscape of flowers and seaside beauty that creates the inspirational dreamscape of Marc Chagall,” said Jennifer O. Rominiecki, president and CEO of Selby Gardens. The garden is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas. Regular admis- sion is $20 and $10 for children ages 4-17; members and children 3 and un- der enter free. Contact: (941) 366-5731 or selby.org.

December 2016 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine 21 In Memoriam Ruth Gruber, journalist who helped Joseph H. Hume DELRAY BEACH, FLA. – Joseph (Ira Copperman), Richard Hume (Les- Holocaust Survivors, dies at 105 H. Hume, 91, formerly of Youngstown, ley Hume), and Martin Hume (Kim- died Nov. 19, 2016, at his home. berlyn Hume); six grandchildren, Mi- and taught at least one refugee her first Joseph was born in Sharon, PA, chael Hume, Rebecca Hume, Jonathan English song — “You Are My Sunshine” on June 13, 1925, the son of Abraham Hume, Jeremy Hume, Jamie Copper- — the Boston Globe reported. Hume and Helen Rubenstein Hume. man and Willie Copperman; and three Together they made the two-week He was a 1943 graduate of The great-grandchildren. journey without attack, and the refu- Rayen School and graduated in 1948, His wife, Helen Solowey Hume, gees arrived in the United States “safe cum laude from The Ohio State Uni- whom he married on Sept. 12, 1948, beyond their most roseate dreams,” ac- versity, where he majored in business. passed away April 9, 1981. His brother, cording to a New York Times account at He was an owner of Hume’s Fine Fur- Arnold Hume and his daughter, Eliza- the time. niture and Hume’s Carriage House in beth Hume O’Donnell, also prede- Until the end of her life, Gruber Youngstown, and Holly’s Restaurant in ceased him. remained convinced that the United States could have saved many more Hackensack, N.J. He had a passion for He will be missed by his friends, his refugees. traveling, and after his retirement from numerous beloved nieces and neph- Gruber worked as a photographer business, became a travel agent. He ews, and by his loving companion, (Andy Kropa/Getty Images) and reporter for the New York Herald traveled the world, visiting six conti- Phyllis Traberman, of Delray Beach. Ruth Gruber at The Paley Center for Media Tribune in 1947, when she became the nents, and brought back beautiful pho- Funeral services were held at 11 tographs of each place he visited. a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22 at the Shriver- in New York City, Feb. 3, 2011. first Western journalist to visit the So- viet Arctic and the gulag. He served as a pharmacist’s mate in Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Fu- (JTA) — Ruth Gruber, an American In 1947, she watched as a ship carry- the U.S. Navy during World War II, and neral Home, 292 Madison Ave. in journalist who escorted 1,000 Jewish ing 4,000 Holocaust survivors and dis- was awarded the Point System Victory Youngstown. Burial will follow at the Holocaust refugees from Europe to the placed persons was turned away from Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Congregation Rodef Sholom section United States, has died. She was 105. Palestine. She photographed and later Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal of Tod Homestead Cemetery. Friends Gruber died on Nov. 17 in her Man- chronicled those events in a book that and American Area Campaign Medal. and family may call at the funeral hattan home, The Washington Post re- Leon Uris used to write his best-selling He was a member of Congregation home from 10 to 11 a.m. ported. novel Exodus. Rodef Sholom, the temple Brother- In lieu of flowers, the family re- She was known for her 1944 journey In her 70s, she was the only foreign hood, and B’nai B’rith. quests that donations be made to the from Italy to New York aboard a ship correspondent to observe Operation Joseph is survived by his sister, El- American Cancer Society or any other carrying refugees from the camps. Moses, the airlift of Ethiopian Jews to eanor Katz; his children, Roslyn Hume charity of your choice. Despite the risk of sailing on wa- Israel during famine. ters patrolled by German submarines, Gruber, the daughter of Russian then-Interior Secretary Harold Ickes Jewish immigrants who settled in Mary Ann Cmil appointed Gruber to travel with the Brooklyn, graduated from high school refugees to “hold their hand,” as she re- at 15 and from New York University at BOARDMAN - Mary Ann Cmil, from 1979 to 1989. called him telling her in Inside of Time, 18. After earning a master’s degree in 84, passed away at Hampton Woods on Mary Ann is survived by several a book she wrote about that journey. German literature, she went to Ger- Tuesday, Nov. 15. nieces and nephews. Aboard the ship, the refugees, some many and, at age 20, earned a doctorate She was born on July 7, 1932, in She was preceded in death by her of them too old to walk, called Gru- from the University of Cologne with Youngstown, a daughter of Michael parents; two brothers, Raymond and ber, then 32, “Mother Ruth,” according a dissertation on the author Virginia and Veronica Staron Cmil. to the Post’s obituary of her. Fluent in Paul; both sisters, Angela (Carl) Can- Woolf. The New York Timesreported at Mary Ann attended St. Nicholas German and Yiddish, she organized ton and Clara Lobinger (Michael) the time that she was the youngest Ger- Elementary School and graduated in English lessons, cared for the seasick man doctor of philosophy. Franko; and several nieces and neph- 1949 from Struthers High School. She ews. went on to attend Youngstown College. At Mary Ann’s request, simple, pri- She also earned a Designation Degree vate services were held. in Real Estate, a profession she enjoyed Contributions may be made to for several years. Ohev Tzedek Temple, 5245 Glenwood Mary Ann was converted to Juda- Ave., Boardman, OH 44512. ism in 1979 by Rabbi Sydney Berkow- itz at Rodef Sholom Temple. She Mary Ann wanted to thank all those Happy who knew her for sharing a part of her Hanukkah joined Ohev Tzedek Congregation in Boardman, where she remained an life. active member of the Jewish commu- Arrangements were handled by the nity. Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King She lived and worked in Dallas Funeral Home.

22 The Jewish Journal Monthly Magazine December 2016 Leonard Cohen By Ron Kampeas endless, but in its recorded version is about the sacred anguish felt by King This Hanukkah (JTA) — Leonard Cohen, the Cana- David as he contemplates the beauty dian singer-songwriter whose Jewish- of the forbidden Bathsheba. Give Gifts infused work became a soundtrack for Cohen’s version, released in 1984, melancholy, has died. He was 82. of Israel Bonds did well in Europe (in a video on Ger- He died in his sleep following a fall man TV he is backed by a children’s at his home. choir hiding behind a faux Greek set). Cohen, a Montreal native born in John Cale recorded a piano-driven 1934, was playing folk guitar by the version for a Cohen tribute album in time he was 15, when he learned the 1991. Jeff Buckley heard that version resistance song “The Partisan” while and used it as the basis for his own working at a camp from an older six-minute cover, reinterpreting on his friend. guitar the arpeggios Cale had used to “We sang together every morning, accompany the song. going through The People’s Song Book Running longer than six minutes, from cover to cover,” he recalled in his Buckley’s version became the go-to first “Best Of” compilation in 1975. “I song in the late 1990s for extended TV developed the curious notion that the show montages depicting trauma and Nazis were overthrown by music.” melancholy. Cale’s version was used in As a student at McGill University, “Shrek” in 2001, and that did it: The he became part of Montreal’s burgeon- song became inevitable. israelbonds.com ing alternative art scene, one bursting Cohen was droll, but also reverent: with nervous energy at a time that ten- Each of his explanations of his songs sions between Quebec’s French and on 1975’s “Best Of” is sardonic except Development Corporation for Israel Invest in Israel Bonds israelbonds.com English speakers were coming to the Commerce Park Building Four for one, for “Who by Fire.” “This is 23240 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 810 This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. fore. Beachwood, OH 44122 Read the prospectus carefully before investing to fully evaluate the based on a prayer recited on the Day 216.454.0180 • [email protected] risks associated with investing in Israel bonds. Member FINRA His influences included Irving Lay- of Atonement,” was all he wrote. ton, the seminal Canadian Jewish poet Cohen, in his 70s in the late 2000s, who taught at McGill and, like Cohen, again began to tour and record; a man- grappled with the tensions between ager had bilked him of much of his the secular world and the temptations fortune. He released his final album, of faith. “You Want It Darker,” last month. Cohen began to publish poetry and He often toured Israel, and he ex- then novels, and was noticed by the pressed his love for the country — Co- national Canadian press. Moving to hen toured for troops in the 1973 Yom Best Wishes New York in the late 1960s — his song Kippur War — but he also expressed “Chelsea Hotel” is about his stay and sadness at the militarism he encoun- that notorious refuge for the inspired, tered there. Under pressure from the for a Happy the insane and the indigent — he be- boycott Israel movement to cancel a gan to put his words to music. 2009 concert, he instead donated its “Suzanne,” about the devastating proceeds — much needed by him — Hanukkah platonic affair with a friend’s wife that to a group that advances dialogue be- was a factor in his leaving Montreal, tween Palestinians and Jews. was recorded by Judy Collins and be- Tickets to the stadium at Ramat came a hit, launching his career. Gan sold out in minutes. His Israeli Cohen sang in his limited bass and fans embraced him that September wrote his songs so he could sing them. night, and he returned the love, sprin- They would have been dirges but for kling the concert with Hebrew and their surprising lyrical turns and reck- readings from scripture and ending it oning with joy in unexpected places. with the priestly blessing. Cohen embraced Buddhism but Last month, in a profile of Cohen never stopped saying he was Jewish. in The New Yorker, Bob Dylan com- His music more often than not dealt pared his fellow singer-songwriter to directly not just with his faith but with Irving Berlin — linking three iconic his Jewish people’s story. Jewish musicians in one poignant as- FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS His most famous song, covered sessment. 292 MadisonAvenue hundreds of times, is “Hallelujah” – Cohen is survived by a son and a Youngstown, OH 44504 he has said its unpublished verses are daughter. 330. 744.4336

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